Indefinitely

//ɪnˈdɛfɪnɪtli// adv

adv ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    In a manner that is not definite. not-comparable

    "an indefinitely determined fossil"

  2. 2
    For a long time, with no defined end. not-comparable

    "It was a dark, horsehairy place with a sort of abandon-hope atmosphere that seemed suitable for people that had no money, and who were going indefinitely into pawn."

  3. 3
    Forever. not-comparable
Adverb
  1. 1
    to an indefinite extent; for an indefinite time wordnet

Synonyms

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a outranceabsolutelyall outbeyond all boundsbeyond comparebeyond comparison

Example

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"The game has been indefinitely postponed."

Etymology

From indefinite + -ly.

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